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Several years ago I was involved as a photographer in a project about disparities.  We traveled many counties and saw diverse sights.  Cattle is the first thought when Texas livestock is mentioned however there much sheep production as well.  We visited a sheep feedlot operation.  Usually the end product is wool rather than mutton.  Steaks are still preferred over lamb chops.  Paint branding is a way of temporarily marking and identifying the sheep.

 

Castro County, Texas

10.0.2006